Weekend Cook

Sodexo; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Financial benefits

Career development

Everyday extras

Training and protective uniform

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Cook at Burdett Lodge Approved Premises (AP) in Derby. This weekend role offers 12 hours per week, mainly Saturday and Sunday 12:00-18:00, with lone-working kitchen duties in a residential setting supporting residents returning to life in the community.

You will prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and manage the shift independently while communicating with the site team. Training and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role.
• Confidence preparing meals and managing a kitchen independently.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A reliable, practical and self-motivated approach.
• Willingness to work within the Approved Premises environment and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, well-presented meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Organise your workload so meals are ready and served on time.
• Manage kitchen operations during your shifts, working confidently and independently.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitor and replenish ingredients, utensils and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Follow food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate with site staff about meal requirements, supplies and any concerns.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Cooking/catering

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Professional boundaries

Job description

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Bring your cooking skills to a weekend role with purpose.

Join Sodexo as a Cook at Burdett Lodge Approved Premises (AP), 6 Bass Street, Derby, DE22 3BR, where your meals will help create a welcoming and supportive residential environment.

If you’re an experienced cook looking for regular weekend hours, this is an opportunity to work independently and make a positive contribution through the food you prepare.

• £12.91 per hour
• 12 hours per week
• Saturday and Sunday, 12:00-18:00
• Sodexo rewards and benefits
• Training and protective uniform provided

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and able to provide valid photographic identification.

Your working environment - Approved Premises

This role is based within Approved Premises, a residential setting supporting people released from prison as they return to life in the community.

Residents receive enhanced supervision and support, with a focus on rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.

You’ll have contact with residents, so being respectful, professional and comfortable working in this environment is essential. Through freshly prepared, nutritious meals, you’ll help provide consistency and a positive daily routine.

This is a lone-working kitchen role. You’ll take responsibility for the weekend food service, preparing meals for residents and staff independently while communicating with the wider site team.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, well-presented meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Organise your workload so meals are ready and served on time.
• Manage kitchen operations during your shifts, working confidently and independently.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitor and replenish ingredients, utensils and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Follow food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate with site staff about meal requirements, supplies and any concerns.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when interacting with residents and colleagues.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role, with a sound understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Confidence preparing meals and managing a kitchen independently.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A reliable, practical and self-motivated approach.
• A willingness to work within the Approved Premises environment and maintain professional boundaries.
• The ability to follow site procedures and work with the wider team to support a safe, welcoming environment.

What we offer

At Sodexo, you’ll belong to a team that values your contribution and gives you opportunities to develop.

• Wellbeing support: Mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential personal, legal and financial advice, and access to a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Financial benefits: Discounts for you and your family, financial wellbeing tools, a retirement plan and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career development: Access to apprenticeships, learning resources and development opportunities.
• Everyday extras: Cycle to Work scheme, volunteering opportunities, training and a protective uniform.

Planning your journey? Visit Traveline and enter DE22 3BR as your destination to check transport options against the advertised shifts.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.